19.5 - Debates of the US Presidency Flashcards

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Who wrote the imperial presidency?

A

Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

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What is the imperial presidency?

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A presidency that is overly powerful due to a lack of checks and balances.

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What is an imperilled presidency?

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A president who finds it difficult to exercise his constitutional powers in the face of overly effective checks and balances.

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What is a lame duck president?

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Formally, a president holding office after an election that he has not won; informally, a weak president.

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How can a president become ‘imperial’?

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When Congressional checks and ablances are unused or ineffective.

If a president evades congressional checks by exec. orders or agreements.

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What is the formal definition of a lame duck president?

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A president who is not continuing in office in January, but is still holding office.

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How can a president’s power be inferred?

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Their poll ratings.

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What section of policy does the president have most of his power?

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Foreign policy.

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How can the president attempt to control foreign policy?

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  • The creation of treaties (Senate-confirmable, although can circumvent by using exec. agreements)
  • The reception of ambassadors.
  • Appointment of US officials to control foreign policy.
  • Role as commander-in-chief
  • During emergencies, Congress acts in deference to President.
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How can the Congress attempt to control foreign policy?

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  • Using powers to fund or defund military action (2007 Democrats defund Iraq War).
  • Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to authorise or deauthorise military action.
  • Ratifies treaties and appointments.
  • Legislative power to control foreign policy.
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